mandatory insurance for employment

[VeronicaLodge]

What is the name of your state? PA

Hi, I wasn't sure if I should ask this here or in fringe benefits, but can an employer require as a condition of employment that the employee have health insurance?

Not necessarily mandatory through the company but if the employee wants to opt out of employer health insurance, they have to waive it and provide proof of other insurance. If they cant provide proof of other insurance, they are defaulted to the minimum coverage provided under the employers plan and the employee's share of the cost is deducted from their check. Is this allowed in PA?

Thanks!

 

[cbg]

It's not only legal, it's not even all that uncommon.

 

[VeronicaLodge]

great, that is what i was hoping! thanks so much for the quick response!

 

[cbg]

I'd check with the DLI before making the deductions automatically just to be sure there's no issue there. It's been five years since I had employees in PA.

 

[VeronicaLodge]

will do, thanks again!